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I take 10/325 oxycodone 4 times a day. My appt is on the 5th. I have 2 left and today is the 2nd. If I take a 30mg today and then the 2 remaining the night befor my appt, how will my levels test? ## I just want to know if there is a way to detect how much Oxycodone you have been taking and how do you test that ## Michael, Absolutely there is BUT for accurate level specificity you must know the testing protocols that entity utilizes. UNLESS you know that any information people offer is mere SPECULATION. Anyone that says otherwise is completely misinformed. ## First I hope you got them from a pharmacy and not the street where many fake 30's are. If not from my experiences one of two things may have happened. First it may have been a bad test and needs to be retaken so ask for that. Se...

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Used Goody Powder PM 3 days ago and I feel like my ears are clogged how do I make this go away? ## It only contains Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine, are you allergic to or sensitive to either ingredient? Learn more Acetaminophen details here. Learn more Diphenhydramine details here. It's possible that it's not related to the medication. Have you been swimming recently? Is there a chance that you go water in your ears while showering or bathing? Are you prone to ear infections? ## i am taking sudafedu for my sinus is it ok to take my goody powder for the headache.

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Hi. I am a 61 year old male with a history of asthma and an MI 15 years ago. I had a kidney stone this week and went to the hospital. They gave me two successive ivs of toradol (pain continued after first) along with 4 liters of saline iv. The stone passed into my bladder and my pain relented. After discharge they gave me a prescription for toradol tabs and flowmax. I noticed the first day that my breathing was shallow and I was out of breath with the least exertion. Steroids and salmeterol didn't help my breathing much. I thought it was an aftereffect of the kidney stones until I read toradol side effects. Now 24 hours after I stopped taking Toradol I am still short of breath. How long can I expect this to continue? ## Hello, John! How are you? Are you still taking the Flowmax? Acc...

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Can you tell me what is the alternative medicine of hydrocodone in pakistan? ## Hydrocodone is the active ingredient and is what most generic/alternative medications would be listed under and, since I live in the U.S., I have no direct knowledge of what it is available as, in Pakistan. It is a narcotic, so it may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, constipation and drowsiness. Have you tried asking your doctor or a chemist? ## Please tell me the generic name of hydrocodone in pakistan? I'm not finding this medicine by the name of hydrocodone ... tell me what is the general name of this medicine in pakistan. ## Hydrocodone is the name of the active ingredient / drug in itself so there is no "generic" name for this drug. Technically, Hydrocodone IS the generic name...

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I am 52yrs old,have been disabled since I was 36. I have bad back,neck, and neuropothy in legs and feet. Severe chonic pain. I have been treated with morphine for 20+ yrs same DR. He retired and no one will offer me help for my pain. Yes I take a high dose but it works I can have mobility and do some things and not be sedentary. I live in ST.Paul,MN. is there any Dr. or ? that can help me. I am willing to work with any DR.s ideas. Please help me or my life is over.

I have been prescribed Fentanyl every 48 hours for a few years now. Since this latest CDA recommendation, my pain clinic doctor has reduced me from 100mcg down to a 75mcg, and he claims he is required by CDA to lower me even more! I have severe chronic pain and I am 56 years old. But he claims the CDA wants all his patients drastically reduced or taken off meds. When I researched that claim and showed him that the CDA has only made suggestions, he is now saying the FDA doesn't want Fentanyl to be prescribed q48 anymore - he says he is now going to make me go a full 72 hours!! I cannot be reduced any further, I can barely function at work as it is because the pain is no longer under control now. Is he lying to me? How can they mandate Fentanyl must be worn 72 hours when there's s...

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After a brain & spine surgery a 1.5yr. ago (forever living w/ Chiari Malformation & related conditions, permanent damage, more surgery) I've been on 30mg. Morphine ER & Tramadol for breakthrough....but... (30mg. Morphine ER 2x's per day, a 15mg. Morphine midday and 2-4 Tramadol for breakthrough when needed...try to keep that very limited) my condition comes w/ headaches. Common. But they have been a bit more than expected-even w/ my sumatriptan, etc. Daily, a nagging heavy headache - not always a migraine / the Chiari h/a I know so well. However, it dawned on me that when in ICU, in a hospital stay recently for kidney stones (after last surgery especially, brain & spine) the nurses & Dr's realized that when they gave me the morphine (IV, not oral obviousl...

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I've been on Fentanyl 100mch for over 7 yrs due to severe Neuropathic Pain in my right arm as well as Spinal Stenosis in my lower back. I also take Ultram 50mg for increased night pain. Due to an insurance issue it's been 8 days since my last patch. I feel no withdrawal symptoms. No dizziness, no nausea, no increased anxiety or sleep problems. I don't even feel an increased pain level. Is it too soon for symptoms, or does my body process Fentanyl differently? ## Hello, Kaasan! How are you? Some people don't, though we don't know why, but some people can just stop some medications like this and not experience withdrawals, or their symptoms are so mild that they aren't problematic. Are you still doing well? As listed by the FDA, the typical withdrawal side effects ...

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It's a white pill round 114 on one side an blank on ther other it's as big ass the 224 oxy is it a oxycodone 30 mg? ## Yes, this tablet also contains 30mgs of Oxycodone. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Learn more Oxycodone details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## These pills were given to me over 2 years ago ever since then I have had severe stomach pain but everyone denies giving them to me. The fillers are what does the damage to your digestive tract. ## Can I take Topirament pill ZD 14 if I take Savella

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For past 10 years , I am advised to take Loprin 75 , twice a day. However , for a fortnight this medicine is out of stock in all close by shops. What alternate medicine can be suitable. Pl advise ## Loprin contains a time released formulation of Aspirin, so you can use any medication that also contains a time released formulation of it, without any other added ingredients. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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small round blue pill inscription is A 57 blank on the other side ## I can't find a listing for this in any of our U.S. prescription drug resources. So, I am not certain this contains Oxycodone, it could be an over the counter product or a foreign medication. Where was it obtained? ## Small blue pill 8 one side Effects on other is it a roxie

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I am trying to find out what the letter "c" and the letter "n" stand for at the beginning of my rx number. Example - n123456 on my oxycodone and for my lomotil, alprazolam and loratab it looks like this Example-c123456. I know the prescriptions are all controlled but my doctor can write refills and call in my "c" prescriptions and I have to have the hard copy written in order to get my "n" prescriptions. What do these letters stand for? Are their other letters? If so what do they stand for? If all these medications are controlled what is the difference? ## As to what those letters stand for, you'd actually need to ask at your pharmacy. Such numbers aren't universal. The RX number is unique to your pharmacy, or pharmacy chain. For instance, if you ...

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Is it necessary to wean off lyrica if having surgery in 1 month. Have been taking 75 mg for three weeks and will take til surgery. If necessary to wean off , what is recommended to wean off. Dr suggested she could not find anything that says I need to do that. Suggested I take I tIl surgery. Please help. ## Hello, Nicky! How are you? That is a fairly low dose and, if you take it until the time of your surgery, you shouldn't experience any severe withdrawal effects, so it is usually best to follow your doctor's instructions. The FDA does warn that there is a slight chance that stopping it suddenly may cause nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, diarrhea, and depression. Are you on any other medications? ## Hi thanks for your reply. I take many more meds including tradjenta fo...

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Can i take 600 mg of ibuprofen along with a 375/10 norco and a 500 tylenol? I am using this to treat migraines that wont go away. ## Combining all of these can be risky, according to the NIH, especially in relation to possible liver damage, liver failure, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach ulceration. Have you consulted your doctor? There are other medications you can try to treat or prevent migraines. Have you explored the possibility of dietary triggers?

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I got a tooth pulled out last Friday and they didn't give me any antibiotics, just something for pain which I could not get filled. I've been in pain since then. Is there anything I can take or do to stop the pain and make the swelling go down? ## What did they prescribe that you weren't able to have filled? In many cases, over the counter medications, such as Ibuprofen, or Naproxen can help with the pain and swelling, but you should only take them if it is safe for you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation, and increased risk of bleeding. ## I was giving Tylenol 3. I've tooling over the counter medication and does not help. My face feels like someone hit me with a brick. I can't feel my...

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I just had my wisdom tooth taken out and I am going through a lot of pain. I can't even sleep. ## Hello, Vanilla! How are you? Since this is the regular release formulation, it will take about15 to 20 minutes to kick in and start working. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was prescribed 5mg Percocet to take twice a day. I took one 1 hr and 45mins ago and I don't feel like it has worked and I am in alot of pain. Do you think I could take another 5mg noe? ## Take to at once it will work then I had that same problem I just had a C-section for my baby to be born n I tried only...

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I seem to get headaches from topzole and body aches. I took ibuprofen and now my body aches even more. The feeling of needles pricking my body. ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these medications. Are you on any other medications? The NIH lists the typical side effects of Topzole as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, and flatulence.

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Ordered 30-80mg of oxycodone c.o.d. for $600..got neo-percodan as a result. Stupid me but, my husband is in such pain I risked it even though I can't afford it. Please help me! Do I have any recourse? ## There are very few vendors online for a schedule II controlled substance. If you can afford to throw away 600 bucks you can afford to contact me for a reasonable answer to your pain problems. ## When you purchase this way, then no, you really have no recourse, other than to complain to the vendor and see if they will provide a refund. These are the chances you take, when ordering in this manner. Has he seen a doctor? Is he under any form or pain management? ## I just bought 110 for 13.80. Bought them for back pain but are so mild i felt they are a waste. ## Your characterization of ...

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I am taking codeine syrup taking 100 ml in a day. What are its side effects and how should I go about the withdrawal process? ## The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation, it can also be habit forming. Stopping should be done via a slow taper under your doctor's supervision. What is the dosage? Are you on any other medications?

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My wife is retiring so I'm going to have to change my health insurance and I know oxycontin will not be covered. I have polio and am on permanent disability, I'm taking 3 20mgs of oxy a day and trying to figure out what to ask for. I have a great doctor and he will pretty much ask me what I want. I don't want any but I've tried that and ended up in too much pain to even function. At one time I was taking 4 80's a day for years but took myself off. Not a fun experience but I also did it because I knew this day was coming for my wife to retire. Anyway, I really need something stronger but am reluctant to go there. I was taking #10 loratab before going back on low dose of oxy but they were making me sick. I'm thinking maybe morphine? I don't know, I've heard...

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